University Spaces and the Freedom of Expression
The Alberta Court of Appeal recently released its first decision of 2020, UAlberta Pro-Life v Governors of the University of Alberta (“UAlberta”). The decision in ... Continued
Just the Facts, Ma’am! OIPC Orders Disclosure of Factual and Narrative Information in an Investigation
INTRODUCTION Order F19-41 (2019 BCIPC 46) from the Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner (“OIPC”) reviews a professor’s requests for records from a university’s ... Continued
Trustworthy: A Primer on Post-Secondary Business Structures. Part 2 – Choosing Your Vehicle
This series explores the approach taken by several public post-secondary institutions in Canada to deploy innovative, independent, and accountable business structures to make the most ... Continued
Limiting the Generality of the Foregoing
Since the Family Law Act, S.B.C. 2011, c. 25 (“FLA”) came into force in 2013, the courts have grappled with the meaning of “significantly unfair” ... Continued
The Pot is not Stirred, the Court of Appeal Confirms – Marijuana Grow Op Is Material Change in Risk
A 2019 B.C. Supreme Court decision dismissing an insurer’s claim for damages against a homeowner insurance company was recently upheld on appeal in Schellenberg v. ... Continued
No Way?! No Fault!!
This morning it was announced that ICBC will move to a “no-fault” system starting May 1, 2021. No-fault insurance guarantees medical and rehabilitation benefits while ... Continued
Amendments to BC Securities Act to Clamp Down on Promotional Activities for Securities Issuers
Recently BC’s Securities Amendment Act, 2019 received Royal Assent. The Act amendments are significant and extensive and provide the BC Securities Commission with significant new ... Continued
Don’t Get Burned: Why Providing Financial Disclosure in a Family Law Case is Essential
As family law lawyers, we see a lot of mistrust between spouses. Frequently spouses will accuse the other of hiding money or assets to keep ... Continued
Warm Welcome to Zakhir Nathoo
Clark Wilson is pleased to welcome Zakhir Nathoo to our growing Technology Transactions Group. Zakhir’s goal for our clients in the technology sector is to ... Continued
Don Sihota Hosts: How to Buy or Sell a Business Seminar – February 27, 2020
Don Sihota’s seminar: How to Buy or Sell a Business will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020. This confidential half-day seminar provides business owners and entrepreneurs ... Continued
Update on the Federal Government’s Proposed Changes to the Taxation of Employee Stock Options
Last June, we provided the bulletin below outlining the Federal government’s proposed changes to the tax treatment of employee stock options, and indicated the Federal ... Continued
Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s Newest Partners
We are pleased to announce the appointment of five new partners, effective January 2020: Athar Malik Intellectual Property | Information Technology | Higher Learning Procuring, ... Continued